Bellevue was recently announced as the winner of the distinction of All-America City 2021. There were 20 other cities nationwide picked as finalists for this award. According to the City of Bellevue, the National Civic League issues the award annually to cities that leverage engagement to build equitable, thriving communities. […]
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Plans for Mixed-Use Project Totaling 1.4M Square Feet Announced at Previous Bellevue Toys ‘R Us Location
Hines, Benenson Capital Partners, and USAA Real Estate Partner recently announced that they were planning a new mixed-use project in Downtown Bellevue. Plans for “Main Street Place” were confirmed in a release from June 2021. The 6.75 acre, mixed-use development will consist of approximately 1.2 million square feet of new […]
Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Downtown Bellevue Closes Permanently
According to their website, Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Downtown Bellevue is permanently closed. It was located at Bellevue Square. The restaurant opened in 2002. The chain restaurant is known for its finest cuts of USDA Prime beef, award-winning wines, and happy hour. Ruth’s Chris posted a message on their […]
News Magazine Show Takes a Look Back at the “State of the City” this Past Year in Bellevue
Lake to Lake, produced by Bellevue Television and available on Cable Channel 21, recently discussed this past year’s challenges and triumphs. According to the City of Bellevue, Mayor Lynne Robinson and Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis discuss recovery in Bellevue. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor also talk about excerpts from the […]
Public Meeting to be Held Discussing Design Review Approval for 7-Tower Major Mixed-Use Residential Development
Pinnacle Bellevue North, part of a 12-tower development that has been proposed in Downtown Bellevue, is up for discussion at a public meeting regarding Master Development Plan and Design Review. The site that is in review, is located at 10112 Northeast 10th Street. The City of Bellevue is holding a […]
Sound Transit Light Rail Facility Now Open for Vehicle Maintenance and Storage in Bellevue
The new light rail base is now open in Bellevue. The Link Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF East) will maintain and store light rail vehicles for regional expansions. According to Sound Transit, the Operations and Maintenance Facility, which opened in mid-May, is a key component of the upcoming Link extensions […]
New Pedestrian Entrance at Bellevue Park Unveiled
Bellevue Downtown Park’s Northeast Gateway, the new pedestrian entrance, has been unveiled. The park’s Northeast corner, on Northeast 4th Street and Bellevue Way, is the main connection between the park and downtown’s commercial district. The new pedestrian entrance will feature a plaza, seating areas, and water features. According to the […]
Proposed 21-Story Office Tower on 106th Receives Design Approval for Phase One
A two-phase Master Development Plan application was submitted to the City of Bellevue to replace 3 existing office buildings with a 21-story office tower and a 5-story office building with ground floor active use and parking stalls. The project recently received Design Review approval for Phase 1 of their plans. […]
Jujubeet Cafe to Host Yoga Class at Bellevue Park Beginning in June
Jujubeet Cafe is featuring a 2021 Summer Integrated Wellness Series, that includes yoga at the Bellevue Downtown Park. The class is free of charge and open to all. No registration is required. According to the organic juicer and cafe, their cleanse programs are best assimilated in the body when paired […]
City of Bellevue Announces Virtual Scavenger Hunt to Begin May 28
The Great Bellevue Scavenger Hunt is returning after first occurring in October 2020. Join the “Spring into Summer” edition to compete with your friends, family, and neighbors. This entails fun challenges from May 28th until the first day of summer on June 20th. The scavenger hunt is a virtual game […]